Horizon Hobby recalls Blade 700 X Pro Series helicopter kits and spindle sets after a main rotor washer failure could cause blades to detach during use, posing injury risks to operators and bystanders.
The main rotor washer can fail, causing the blades to come off the helicopter during use. This poses an injury hazard to the operator and bystanders.
Horizon Hobby is recalling Blade 700 X Pro Series helicopter kits and spindle sets because a defective washer can cause the rotor blades to come off during use, potentially injuring the operator or bystanders.
The main rotor washer can fail, causing the helicopter's blades to detach mid-flight. This could lead to the blades striking the operator or bystanders, causing injury.
Radio-controlled helicopter hobbyists who own the recalled Blade 700 X Pro Series kits or spindle sets are most at risk. The hazard affects users during normal operation when the helicopter is in flight.
Check for model numbers BLH5725 (kit), BLH5725C (combo), or BLH5703 (spindle set) on the UPC label or packaging. The recalled products have a blue, yellow, black, and silver canopy with the 700 X logo and a silver flat washer about 1/2 inch in diameter.
Immediately stop using the recalled helicopter kits or spindle sets to prevent potential blade detachment.
Reach out to Horizon Hobby for replacement washers and installation instructions to fix the issue.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled helicopter and contact Horizon Hobby for replacement washers and instructions on how to install them.
The recalled products include model numbers BLH5725 (kit), BLH5725C (combo), and BLH5703 (spindle set).
Check for a blue, yellow, black, and silver canopy with the 700 X logo and a silver flat washer about 1/2 inch in diameter on the main rotor assembly.
Yes, the defective washer can cause the blades to come off during use, posing an injury hazard to the operator and bystanders.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Horizon Hobby to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1670 — Horizon Hobby Radio-controlled helicopter kits and spindle sets Hello, I own a Radio-controlled helicopter kits and spindle sets that is covered by recall 1670 from Horizon Hobby. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled helicopter and contact Horizon Hobby for replacement washers and instructions on how to install them. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
